Author: Beaver County Radio

Radio Dial Rewind Wednesday May 23, 2018

 

As we approach our 70th Anniversary at 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA, Beaver County Radio presents a series of live interviews with past and present staff to recollect the great history and memorable moments on WBVP and WMBA. On Tuesday May 22, 2018 during Teleforum with Frank Sparks he will have the following guests on air………

 

One of the more relaxed yet distinct voices of Beaver County Radio, Dave Felts was the host of WBVP’s “Teleforum” back in the early 1980s. He returns on May 23 at 10:10 AM to talk with current Teleforum host Frank Sparks about his time at Beaver County Radio, including his famous chat with President Ronald Reagan in 1981.

Jim Frederick was a member of Beaver County Radio’s sports staff for many years, and on May 23, he’ll re-live some of his favorite moments from the courts and gridirons with Frank Sparks on Teleforum.

Barb Trehar joined the WBVP lineup in 1983 after teaching from several years. She returns to the airwaves on May 23 at 11:20 to take a look back at her tenure at Beaver County Radio

“Radio Rewind” is brought to you by Ba’Runi Bar & Grille, the John Pournaras Agency, the Ambridge Italian Villa, Bowser Hyundai of Chippewa, McGee Heating & Cooling, and the Pennsylvania Hot Rod Company.

   

CCBC Names Acting President

Community College of Beaver County’s Board of Trustees has announced its transition plans for the College, including the appointment of Dr. Roger Davis as acting president, effective immediately. Dr. Davis has served as the Executive Vice President and Provost since May 2016. Outgoing president, Dr. Chris Reber, will support him throughout the transition. The trustees will begin the search process for a permanent president this summer.

Summer Academy College Fair June 23rd

WHO: 2018 Summer High School Student Choral & Instrumental Academu College Fair.Representatives from five distinguished Pennsylvania College Music Departments will be available to meet with Students and Parents.

LOCATION:  Rochester High School, 540 Reno St., Rochester, PA 15074

TIME: Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 9 AM to Noon

All are welcome to attend!  No need to register.  This college fair is free of charge to students and families

 

WPIAL Playoff Baseball & Softball: May 22, 2018

BASEBALL

Monday’s Scores

[4A] Hopewell 8, Knoch 6
[4A] Greensburg-Salem 1, Blackhawk 0
[3A] South Side Beaver 4, Burrell 3
[3A] Riverside 3, Steel Valley 1
[1A] Jeannette 5, Quigley Catholic 3
[1A] Vincentian 7, Cornell 0
[4A] Ringgold 5, New Castle 4
[4A] South Fayette 14, West Mifflin 4
[3A] Avonworth 8, Shady Side Academy 6
[3A] Brownsville 6, Steel Valley 1
[2A] CW North Catholic 8, Carlynton 4
[2A] Serra Catholic 5, Laurel 0
[2A] Neshannock 6, Brentwood 2
[2A] Shenango 15, Carmichaels 7
[1A] Greensburg Central Catholic 9, Eden Christian 7
[1A] Union 7, Monessen 6

2:00pm
[4A] Hopewell vs. South Fayette (at Burkett Complex)
[3A] South Side Beaver vs. Avonworth (at Washington & Jefferson)
[1A] Union vs. Greensburg Central Catholic (at Fox Chapel)
[5A] Mars vs. Laurel Highlands (at West Mifflin)
[6A] Butler vs. Central Catholic (at Boyce-Mayview Park, Upper St. Clair)

4:00pm
[5A] Franklin Regional at North Hills
[6A] Plum vs. Canon-McMillan (at North Allegheny)

4:30pm
[3A] Riverside vs. Brownsville (at Washington & Jefferson)
[2A] CW North Catholic vs. Neshannock (at Burkett Complex, Robinson Twp.)
[1A] Jeannette vs. Vincentian (at Fox Chapel)

7:00pm
[5A] Hampton vs. Moon (at North Allegheny)
[5A] West Allegheny vs. Chartiers Valley (at USC)
[4A] Ringgold vs. Greensburg-Salem (at Burkett Complex, Robinson Twp.)
[2A] Shenango vs. Serra Catholic (at Washington & Jefferson)

SOFTBALL

Monday’s Scores

[4A] Elizabeth Forward 4, Beaver 1
[4A] Belle Vernon 3, Ambridge 0
[3A] South Park 17, Ellwood City 9
[5A] West Allegheny 4, Trinity 3
[1A] Leechburg 8, Sewickley Academy 4
[6A] Baldwin 4, Mt. Lebanon 1
[6A] Norwin 2, North Allegheny 1
[6A] Latrobe 10, Peters Twp. 0
[6A] Hempfield 3, Canon-McMillan 2
[5A] Albert Gallatin 6, Kiski Area 5
[5A] Thomas Jefferson 7, Penn-Trafford 4
[5A] Connellsville 4, Franklin Regional 0
[4A] Yough 3, Indiana 0
[4A] Mt. Pleasant 10, Knoch 0
[3A] Southmoreland 6, Steel Valley 5
[3A] Avonworth 3, Burrell 0
[3A] Freeport 10, Waynesburg Central 4
[2A] Chartiers-Houston 7, Serra Catholic 1
[2A] Frazier 9, Neshannock 5
[2A] Mohawk 9, CW North Catholic 6
[2A] Laurel 5, Seton-LaSalle 3
[1A] Monessen 8, Riverview 0
[1A] West Greene 14, St. Joseph 0
[1A] Union 10, Bishop Canevin 0

AAA Report: Beaver County Has Sixth-Highest Gas Prices In Pennsylvania

According to Triple-A Gas, prices sit at the highest level since the summer of 2014 and they’re going to continue to climb for at least another month. Spokesman Jim Garrity said as we approach the Memorial Day Weekend the average gas price in Beaver County was $3.15 per gallon. In Allegheny County, it’s a penny less. In Lawrence County, the average gas price is almost $3.12 per gallon. That’s all significantly higher than the national average of $2.97 and higher than Pennsylvania’s average of $3.07. Beaver County has the sixth-highest average price per gallon for gas in the state.

Man Accused Of Raping 13-Year-Old Ambridge Girl Headed To Jail

A Clarion man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl inside an Ambridge home will serve up to six months in jail. 51 year old Mark Suto, pleaded no contest in April to one count of indecent assault. He was sentenced to between 71 days and six months in jail. The teen detailed at least one recent assault and told officers Suto had assaulted her at least 10 times. The girl told police she did not report the earlier assaults because she is extremely afraid of him and scared of what’s going to happen.

BCTA To Add Eight New CNG (Natural Gas) Buses In Coming Weeks

THE BEAVER COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL SOON BE ADDING 8 NEW C-N-G (NATURAL GAS) BUSES TO ITS FLEET. BCTA GENERAL MANAGER MARY JO MORANDINI TELLS BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWSMAN PAT SEPTAK THAT THESE ARE BEAUTIFUL BUSES…

MORANDINI WAS ASKED WHEN RIDERS WILL BEGIN SEEING THE BUSES IN SERVICE…

MORANDINI WAS ASKED WHERE RIDERS WILL BE SEEING THE BUSES IN SERVICE…

MORANDINI EXPLAINS WHAT C-N-G STANDS FOR…

MORANDINI SAYS THAT THIS WILL BE THE SECOND OF THREE BATCHES OF CNG BUSES BEING ADDED TO THE FLEET…